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New video! I'm tired of waiting for the Steam Machine, so I made a video talking about various DIY options and what sort of performance you can expect at different tiers. Just avert your eyes when seeing those 2026 prices (yikes): https://youtu.be/p65ljgYXRIY

Let's Just Make Our Own Steam Machine

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Russ Crandall 2d ago

New video! This is the Miniloong Pocket 1, an $80 handheld that came out of nowhere with excellent build quality, nice aesthetic design, solid controls, and a beautiful 4" 720p display. The only thing holding it back is its software. Full review: https://youtu.be/a1rYVHALObw

Russ Crandall Apr 9

There is a new Android frontend called Cannoli, which takes inspiration from MinUI's beautiful simplicity. It's a perfect fit for cheap TV boxes: emulators are bundled in the app, and it hosts its own file server for drag-and-drop setup. Full guide video: https://youtu.be/ihGr_rzpS0o

Russ Crandall Apr 7

New video! I played the most popular PC games on Steam Deck right now, but on an Android handheld running GameNative and GameHub instead. With the exception of AAA titles, just about everything ran great with zero configuration needed. Full breakdown: https://youtu.be/Q5v10lisr_o

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Russ Crandall Apr 5

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe at 1080p 120fps is glorious on my Legion Go S (Z1E). No discernible input lag (feels like playing 60fps) or visible artifacts, and buttery smooth visuals.

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Russ Crandall Apr 5

Examples:
- Wind Waker HD and Twilight Princess HD (Wii U) finally displaying 60fps
- Capping BOTW at 40fps then using LSFG to bump the visuals up to 78fps, nice and smooth
- Metroid Prime Remastered (and other Switch titles) running at 1080p docked mode, 120fps visually

Russ Crandall Apr 5

New video! I tested out Lossless Scaling's frame generation (LSFG) on handheld PCs like the Steam Deck. What I found most surprising is how this $7 app enhances emulation in some key ways: https://youtu.be/oy_aKrvZe2s

Russ Crandall Apr 3

New video! Here is a feature-length comprehensive starter guide for the AYN Thor: https://youtu.be/lNfo6MkyPpk

- Full setup, start to finish
- 100% free apps, no Play Store login required
- Cocoon as main frontend launcher
- Written version: https://retrogamecorps.com/2025/10/27/dual-screen-android-handheld-guide/

Russ Crandall Mar 31

New video! Check out this new Pixel Transparency Sunlight Shimmer shader for Game Boy Color. It seeks to mimic playing on an original GBC (non-backlit) panel, including a motion-enabled sunlight reflection effect. Easily set it up with my video guide: https://youtu.be/Y387hW45FZ4

Russ Crandall Mar 29

New video! Here is an emulation showcase for the MacBook Neo: https://youtu.be/15Ma2hnQIpg

It can play just about anything available on MacOS, which ultimately means all your major systems except Xbox/360. Pretty impressive for what is effectively an iPhone chip!